creithig

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

craith (scar) +‎ -ig

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

creithig f

  1. Diminutive of craith (scar)
  2. shepherd's needle, Venus's comb (Scandix pecten-veneris)
    Synonym: nodwydd y bugail

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
creithig greithig nghreithig chreithig
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “creithig”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies